{"id":7833,"date":"2018-06-08T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T08:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7833"},"modified":"2018-06-07T15:10:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T14:10:05","slug":"a-quarter-of-engineers-are-confused-about-how-to-look-for-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/a-quarter-of-engineers-are-confused-about-how-to-look-for-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"A quarter of engineers are confused about how to look for a job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a flurry of school leavers and graduates set to enter the job market over the next few months, new research from the UK job board, CV-Library and <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineeringjobs.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering Jobs<\/a><\/span>, has found that many engineering candidates feel <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/career-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unprepared and overwhelmed with the prospect of looking for work<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The study surveyed 1,000 individuals across the UK and reveals that 25.4% of engineers felt confused by the job hunting process.<\/p>\n<p>The survey sought to uncover how much candidates know when starting their job search and found that a whopping 68.7% of engineering professionals have never been taught how and where to look for a job.<\/p>\n<p>Other key findings include:<\/p>\n<p>* 64.1% of engineers have never been taught any interview techniques<\/p>\n<p>* In addition, 60.9% said they didn\u2019t have any support when writing their first CV, with 37.5% revealing that they taught themselves and 20.3% stating that they used an online template \u2026 but, 56.3% said that they would tailor every CV and or cover letter for each job they apply to.<\/p>\n<p>Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/new-job-and-a-pay-rise-engineering-has-a-lot-to-offer-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span>, comments: \u201cLeaving education and entering the world of work can certainly seem daunting if you aren\u2019t prepared.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven the most seasoned professionals will feel nervous about looking for work and attending interviews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, as long as you put together a well-written CV and brush up on your communication skills, you\u2019ll stand a far better chance of making a great impression.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the study found that 83.3% of engineers would kick off their job hunt by looking online, while 16.7% would feel confident enough to go directly to employers.<\/p>\n<p>Biggins continues: \u201cNowadays, most people will start their job hunt online and this can certainly be a great approach when it comes to searching through a whole host of relevant jobs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, if you\u2019re not sure what sort of role you\u2019re after, recruiters can be a great help. Whichever approach you take, be sure to tailor your CV to each specific role and be on-the-ball during your job hunt.\u201d<\/p>\n<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/engineering-salaries-rise-as-competition-for-the-top-candidates-remains-fierce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV-Library<\/a><\/span> reveals the following top tips for school and university leavers that are entering the job market over the coming months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect your CV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your CV should be no more than two pages long and should include sections on your education, experience and relevant skills.<\/p>\n<p>Always give it a good proof before you send it anywhere and use an easy to read font, such as Arial or Calibri.<\/p>\n<p>Write a winning cover letter: The cover letter accompanies your CV and needs to bring to life the information that is already in there.<br \/>\nThis means you can\u2019t simply repeat what\u2019s in it, so instead, provide examples where possible that show why you\u2019re the right candidate for the job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tailor your application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tailoring your CV and cover letter is extremely important \u2013 scan the job advert and pick out the key skills that the employer has highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>You should then pepper these naturally throughout your CV and cover letter.<\/p>\n<p>Practise common interview questions<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll certainly feel much calmer about attending interviews if you\u2019ve done your research and preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Do a quick search online for common interview questions and spend a good couple of hours practising your responses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow-up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s after you\u2019ve applied for a job and not heard back, or following an interview, it\u2019s always a good idea to drop the employer an email to show your interest in the position.<\/p>\n<p>Just be wary of coming across too keen and bothering them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a flurry of school leavers and graduates set to enter the job market over the next few months, new research from the UK job board, CV-Library and Engineering Jobs, has found that many engineering candidates feel unprepared and overwhelmed with the prospect of looking for work. 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